Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Yeira since 1993
Babies named Yeira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
The name Yeira is a modern, unusual name that first entered U.S. records in 1993. Its etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Yara, a name with Brazilian Tupi and Arabic roots, or simply a fashionable invention. The name peaked in popularity in 2010, but has been declining in use since then. Despite its rarity, Yeira carries a melodic, feminine sound that fits contemporary naming trends. No top states for the name have been recorded, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the country. Parents drawn to Yeira often appreciate its distinctive feel and soft pronunciation.
Yeira first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, suggesting a relatively recent coinage. It may be a respelling or adaptation of the name Yara, itself of Brazilian or Arabic origin (meaning 'water lady' or 'small butterfly'), or a purely modern invention. Its phonetic structure, ending in '-ira', aligns with fashionable feminine-sounding endings in contemporary American naming. The name has seen modest usage, primarily for girls, peaking in 2010 and declining since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yei, Yaya
Sibling names for Yeira
Names that share Yeira's style, for a brother or sister.
